UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 18, 2016
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
1-2402 |
41-0319970 |
(State or Other |
(Commission File |
(IRS Employer |
1 Hormel Place
Austin, MN 55912
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (507) 437-5611
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Section 2 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 18, 2016, the Company issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended April 24, 2016. A copy of the earnings release is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits furnished pursuant to Item 2.02
99 Earnings release issued May 18, 2016
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: May 18, 2016 |
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/s/J. H. FERAGEN |
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J. H. FERAGEN |
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Executive Vice President |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: May 18, 2016 |
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/s/J. N. SHEEHAN |
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J. N. SHEEHAN |
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Vice President and Controller |